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Bear family rescued from large water tank in La Verne during heat wave
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· August 30, 2026
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Key points The temperature had reached 98 degrees on the day of the rescue. A family of bears was rescued from a large water tank.
A family of bears was rescued from a large water tank. The temperature had reached 98 degrees on the day of the rescue. Officials believe the bears may have been seeking to quench their thirst.
Further details about the rescue are available from the source. The bears, a mother and her cubs, were found in a precarious situation.
The rescue occurred during a period of high temperatures, with the heat possibly contributing to the bears' actions.
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Published: August 30, 2026 ·
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